Sweet Emotion by The Kooks

I’ve never been a huge Kooks fan so I can’t really talk about how their sound has evolved over the past 10 years. All I can say is that “Sweet Emotion” is the second song I’ve heard off the British rock group’s fourth LP, Listen, released this year, and I can’t get enough. “Sweet Emotion” showcases an amazing understanding of simple, groovy riffs and catchy hooks that don’t seem painfully commercial or cheesy. The group embraces but doesn’t overdo their blues influences, keeping mindful of their pop/rock roots. Nothing like jumping on a bandwagon ten years after it started rollin’. Enjoy.